Introduction to Twitter

Why Every Teacher Should have a Twitter Account

Introduction to Twitter

Why Every Teacher Should have a Twitter Account

Twitter has proven itself to be an indispensable tool for educators around the globe. Whatever skill level you may be, Twitter is downright fun and worth your time. So here’s a useful guide to help you guide the Twitter-verse.

What Exactly is Twitter & How Does it Work?

Twitter and 'tweeting' is about broadcasting daily short burst messages to the world, with the hope that your messages are useful and interesting to someone. In other words, microblogging.

Conversely, Twitter is also about discovering interesting people online and following their burst messages for as long as they are interesting.

For more in-depth information on Twitter, please read the article below.

How do I Create a Twitter Account?

In order to verify your phone number, we will send you an SMS text message with a code. You may also request a voice call to verify your phone number. Enter the verification code in the box provided. Learn more about having a phone number associated with your account.

Once you've clicked Sign up for Twitter, you can select a username (usernames are unique identifiers on Twitter) — type your own or choose one we've suggested. We'll tell you if the username you want is available.

Double-check your name, phone number, password, and username.

Click Create my account. You may be asked to complete a Captcha to let us know that you're human.

Tips for Picking a Username

Your username is the name your followers use when sending @replies, mentions, and direct messages.

It will also form the URL of your Twitter profile page. We'll provide a few available suggestions when you sign up, but feel free to choose your own.

Note: You can change your username in your account settings at any time, as long as the new username is not already in use.

Usernames must be fewer than 15 characters in length and cannot contain "admin" or "Twitter", in order to avoid brand confusion.

Kathy Schrock: Twitter for Teachers

#Hashtags

Hashtags are keywords that categorize what you’re tweeting about. For instance, you might use “#edtech” at the end of a tweet about how your students use tablets. You can also search Twitter for a hashtag that you’re interested in. This will bring up tweets from other users who have tweeted about that topic. Here’s a look at some (but definitely not all) of the most popular education hashtags.